The floating cottages on the La Galiotte pond in Yvelines, a real postcard landscape

For a complete change of scenery in the heart of the Île-de-France region, head for the Parc du Peuple de l'Herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, in the Yvelines department. With its 113 hectares of wilderness and picturesque ponds, including the étang de La Galiotte dotted with floating chalets, this oasis just a stone's throw from Poissy station offers an authentic experience within the reach of your Navigo pass!

Fancy a getaway to Canada without leaving the Paris region? It may sound unbelievable, but the Parc du Peuple de l'herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, in the Yvelines department, offers you an escape worthy of the great Canadian outdoors without leaving the region! A vast 113-hectare natural estate awaits you, concealing a thousand and one unsuspected wonders...

The park's history is as astonishing as its landscapes. The site emerged from an old quarry, and has been transformed into a natural sanctuary where flora and fauna thrive in harmony. Two "artificial" ponds, created by the partial filling of former quarries, emerge from this landscape : l'étang de la Vieille Ferme and l'étang de La Galiotte.

Etang de La Galiotte, a 22-hectare lake, takes its name from an ancient boat that once plied the area. Today, it is home to some forty floating cottages, offering picturesque views of stunning beauty.

Once modest fishermen's cottages, they have gradually been transformed into charming floating homes and relocated from the south to the north shore due to the quality of the soil. In this protected setting, the harmony between nature and architecture is captivating.

To experience this unique adventure, you don't need a passport, just a Navigo pass! Just a twenty-minute walk from Poissy station, the park is easily accessible.

Once you've arrived, all you have to do is stroll along the green path that runs alongside the banks of the Seine, as close as possible to the floating cabins.

A change of scenery guaranteed!

You can also discover them during the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, with the added bonus of free events!

Heritage Days 2023 to discover the floating cottages of the Étang de la Galiotte (78)
It's possible to get away from it all during the Journées du Patrimoine! On the weekend of September 16-17, 2023, head for the Étang de la Galiotte in Carrières-sous-Poissy, to visit an astonishing floating village in the heart of the Yvelines countryside. [Read more]

The floating cottages on the La Galiotte pond in Yvelines, a real postcard landscape

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